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97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012 at 12:46 PM
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Last post from part 3.................

This goalie that TG may/will (depending on who you're listening to) bring from AA SC may be big and marginally successful at the AA level, but he will get eaten alive in AAA. Beware if this goalie comes, he will drag the team down if he gets any playtime. The negative will be if he does tank, TG will be blind to it and keep putting him in there. GOOD LUCK!


 
    
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 1:44 PM 

First of all you never know how a goalie will do moving up, better D and forwards would be on his team to help. Second who cares who the coach takes, if you make it great if not then you wanted out then go. If your complaining about being on a AA team and not getting a chance to play because of kids taken your place, there is your release as well go to another AAA team. So many parents bitching on here,if you dont make the team and you feel you are a AAA player go somewhere else and play so we dont have to listen to you. If you are crying for your release and are good enough to go somewhere else , suck it up ,its hockey . If you made an OHL team would you bitch that your not on the winning team. If your that good you would make this team that much better and you dont. No one on this team has scoring power or out shines the rest of the players. you have about five F that are the same and three D that are the same. Quit putting your self higher when your really not.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 3:01 PM 

Goalie can't be any worse than what you have...no downside.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 4:31 PM 

equal means same result.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 5:21 PM 

SC goalie chokes and puls himself or gets sick all of a sudden for a big game. He can't handle the pressure. Plus he's a siv and his father is annoying.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 5:26 PM 

My kid doesn't want to make it. He doesn't want to play for the new SC Reps, this unproven coach and all the Bdog cast offs that will be coming. They are no good. The team will still be a AA team. He wants to leave but is one of the better players. Do you honestly believe TG will let him go. Do you think he'll do the right thing for my kid and his minor midget year? I don't think so, I think he won't give F1's to players that want to leave and force us to play AA or Hub.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 6:27 PM 

mine won't play for TG either. I think the reps execs need to step in and make sure the creek kids go home.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 6:32 PM 

And give F1's to us.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 9:35 PM 

Yeah! More spots for the rest of us! Yippee!!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 12 2012, 11:59 PM 

Ask tg for your release. He will give it to you

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 12:04 AM 

You guys are brutal....let the coach pick and if your chosen great...if not great so we dont have to listen to you...no one on this team is going any where. Big ones dont have the skill and little ones dont have the size. You need to be atleast six feet and have skill and know the game. None of your kids grew any ,so I think their growing is almost done. Look at dad and mom and you will see how tall your kid will be. There is no one on this team going anywhere, not even junior A maybe B and C that is it. Let your kids have fun,its a better game when you love the game your playing.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 9:32 AM 

Thanks new guy

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 9:38 AM 

Or do you mean new Guy?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 9:47 AM 

Wrong goalie bud....the other goalie from SC is much better.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 10:00 AM 

Or new Pete?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 10:25 AM 

Which SC goalie is better, JR or AV?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 11:54 AM 

The one that was not on the team last year, was on the AE team. Thinking AV

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 12:07 PM 

neither great, both average at aa.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 12:49 PM 

what's wrong with our reps goalies?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 12:57 PM 

The long-time one is good, the new one is not of AAA calibre.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 1:15 PM 

Reps long standing goalie is good.
SC long standing goalie is AA/AE quality

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 2:01 PM 

TG the goalie coach will pick the right two. It's not always the best....it's who you know.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 7:59 PM 

Reps long standing goalie was horrible this year. Look at his stats. Both goalies didnt play very well. I didnt matter who played. The new goalie did better in playoffs when it counted.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 13 2012, 10:30 PM 

back to hl for him

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 14 2012, 4:30 PM 

How many on this team goin to U16 camp..I think BD have six so far

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 14 2012, 5:01 PM 

What a stupid question!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 14 2012, 6:06 PM 

What BD are going smart ass?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 18 2012, 11:07 PM 

I was told at the rink the other day that there were a few other people who applied for this team and they went with the guy with no AAA experience in TG to get back at the parents...WTF?

My boy will stay at Hub thank you very much.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 12:34 AM 

Liar. Why bother wasting your time posting this crap? You obviously have zero going on in your life dude

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 7:54 AM 

11:07 I was told in an email lastweek that I can make my cock bigger with these pills ,also there are hot girls in my area looking to get with me....

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 9:52 AM 

The only TG supporters on here have kids playing elsewhere. One in St. Catharines and one on the Bulldogs. Both kids are not AAA players, AA at best. Unfortunately they will end up here and their dads will be on the bench. Why does this always happen to us?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 9:55 AM 

give it a chance.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 12:06 PM 

Another year of give it a chance? We've been giving it a chance every year. My kid doesn't want to give it another chance in the minor midget year. He's all chanced out. I hope this guy will understand and give F1's out. It's not a personal attack on him, it's a long standing frustration and we've had enough. I hope he doesn't let his ego or feelings get in the way of letting people out. It won't mean he's a shit coach and people want out, it will mean we just want out. Please do the right thing.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 1:03 PM 

No F1's are going to be granted just like every year of operation. This year makes no differenece. Deal with it.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 19 2012, 1:17 PM 

Deal with it? So basically just give us your money and shut up.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 12:36 AM 

12:06...He is a shit Coach...get out while you can, we are!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 8:07 AM 

Ya, you should all just quit like the bunch of babies you really are. What a bunch of losers!!!


 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 9:13 AM 

Yes quit....more room for SC players lol

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 9:25 AM 

My kid has been on the team the last few years and we are both looking forward to the new season....

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 10:21 AM 

Great. Hopefully everyone who is actually involved with the team is looking forward to next season. The AA wannabe's can whine all they want. It's quite obvious who they are.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 11:59 AM 

you will all be whining after a year with this new coach

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 1:31 PM 

Who are you?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 1:41 PM 

I live in the creek.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 1:44 PM 

Heard of Dofasco Rec. Park?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 2:01 PM 

Got it. So you have no idea what you are talking about. Thanks for nothing.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 6:19 PM 

Hey 9:25am u must be one of the biggest bag lickers on the team right

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 7:07 PM 

As soon as TG was announced, we made other arrangements for next year....my sone will get drafted playing somewhere else...you watch

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 20 2012, 7:17 PM 

FI

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 22 2012, 10:41 AM 

"Hey 9:25am u must be one of the biggest bag lickers on the team right"

No, just someone who is actually on the team and not a AA whiner.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 22 2012, 10:55 PM 

Poor Tony .

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 23 2012, 8:53 AM 

Trust me its not the people on the team...It is others. Once the team is picked all this will go away..

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 23 2012, 7:27 PM 

People stir. How many spots on this team?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 23 2012, 8:45 PM 

10:41am wrong I am on the AAA team ur on....try and figure it out loser

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 24 2012, 11:08 AM 

8:45

Nice try AA whiner. Get a life.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 25 2012, 12:33 PM 

Hey u were AA once also..remember, but wrong I am AAA

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 25 2012, 2:12 PM 

Ya right. You are AAA and you are complaining about a coach who hasn't coached your kid for one day. Sure buddy - we all believe you! What a jack ass.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 25 2012, 5:19 PM 

Here it is....Five solid forwards two on bubble....two solid D-men two on bubble thats eleven if there are not any kids better than the bubble kids. Goalies..who cares doesnt matter who plays net they always end up doing the same as years past. That leaves four open spots but could be alot more if the coach finds better tallent. I dont think the coach is going to run with too many extras. Lets see a good turn out and pick the best players.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 25 2012, 8:31 PM 

one goalie trying to get out, not sure if coach will let him go. other goalie probably gone. better d needed.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 8:36 AM 

JJ is going no where but with the Stoney goalies coming. It may be time to make room.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 9:44 AM 

tg wants jj to stay. may not let him go. u think both sc goalies coming? smoke another one.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 10:26 AM 

neither stoney goalies will make it.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 10:27 AM 

Let JJ out!!!!!!!!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 11:01 AM 

Where does JJ want to go?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 11:20 AM 

Burlington

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 12:38 PM 

Anywhere but the Reps.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 1:53 PM 

Burlington is a closed center they do not take imports....Bull Dogs do not need him, the two there are better...If he wants to go he might make NF, but are no better than Reps...If he wants to go let him...his head is bigger than his play...

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 2:10 PM 

Thanks Burlington or Bulldog goalie Dad!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 3:03 PM 

If the Reps are going to allow imports at the older levels then they should also grant F1's at those levels. You shouldn't have to be cut to get an F1. They're getting their cake and eating it too. Classless organization!!!!!!!!

Imports

Effective for the 2012-2013 season, the Hamilton Reps will not be accepting import players, those who reside outside the amalgamated City of Hamilton, to try out at the 9 to 11 year old AAA age groups. Import players who have a valid OHF waiver will be allowed to try out at the Peewee, Minor Bantam, Bantam, Minor Midget and Midget age levels only. The exception to this policy will apply to all current imports presently playing with the Hamilton Reps. Those players will be grandfathered and may continue to try out as long as they have a valid OHF waiver from their home centre and play continuously with a Hamilton Reps team.



F1 Waivers
Players who reside within the boundaries of the “former” City of Hamilton must first register and participate in the AAA tryouts of the Hamilton Reps Hockey Club. Players who are released during the tryouts are entitled to receive an F1 Waiver.

An F1 Waiver from the Hamilton Reps Hockey Club will be issued in accordance with Ontario Hockey Federation regulation (AAA Waivers) E30-E44 and the Alliance Hockey policy for F1 Waiver Forms, page 177 of the Alliance Hockey 2011-2012 Handbook.

Players who leave the Hamilton Reps on an F1 Waiver must return to the Hamilton Reps in their "Minor" year.


 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 26 2012, 3:22 PM 

Makes sense to me..why make teams weaker..good rule...they are trying to make the Hamilton teams better...It has been working so far for the younger ages...

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 7:28 AM 

"Classless organization!!!!!!!! "

No. What's classless is you idiots complaining about coaches who have never coached your kid and asking for releases for kids that aren't your own. None of you have a clue. Want to leave the reps to go somewhere else? Then make a STRONG impression and the other teams will make whatever arrangements necessary to get you on their team. Those of you whining about "please give my boy (sure it's your boy) a release" don't have a clue! Do we have to go over the list of boys from Hamilton now and for the past 5 years or so who lived here, went to school here, but played outside of Hamilton? If you are good enough, they will find a way to get you on their team. For the rest of you - the 99.9999999%, just relax and let your boy enjoy the experience for the few number of years he has left before hockey is done.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 12:47 PM 

Exactly!
We haven't enjoyed the experience with Hamilton the past 6 years so we want to have a good experience somewhere else. You got a problem with that a-hole. You might be happy playing wherever but my kid isn't. You do what you need to do for your kid and I'll do what I have to. You experience what you want and we'll experience what we want.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 1:18 PM 

don't tell me what to do,a-hole....including not to tell you what to do!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 1:36 PM 

No one on this team is good enough to make an impression on a top team somewhere else....you are only good on this team because the talent is very weak and you look good against weak kids. No one stands out when you play better teams. Half the team cant even keep up to other teams. This includes goalies. Most teams have a starter and your goalies definitely would not be a starter on another team. The reason they each play the same amount of games each year is because the talent is the same no matter who plays net. I think the heads on this team are bigger than they should be.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 1:41 PM 

12:47

Not a good experience for 6 years? I think you are the problem then!!! In 6 years you should have had some good experiences. Don't like it? Then quit you f*cking whiner. As others have said, there isn't anyone on this team who would make another team outside of Hamilton as an import. After 6 years, if you could make it somewhere else, you would have been gone long ago and would not be bitching like a spoiled brat about getting a release. People like you are horrible for the sport. For the sake of your kid, get out! Take up ping pong, tennis, or knitting. Something where you don't have to interact with others to be successful.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 1:49 PM 

Relax. 12:47 is some jackass who isn't even on the team. Probably another AA whackjob trying to stir things up. No one who was actually on the team last year and who actually has a real chance of making the team for next season is unhappy at all. Most are looking forward to a fresh start with a new coach.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 27 2012, 2:09 PM 

Ya. The problem is that in 6 years they haven't made AAA so they want the coach to release/not sign some players hoping they will finally have a shot.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 28 2012, 8:40 AM 

They wont.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 29 2012, 10:56 PM 

change the name of the post....hamiltonhuskies.ca

 
 
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March 29 2012, 10:57 PM 


 
 
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March 29 2012, 11:07 PM 


 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 29 2012, 11:29 PM 

Fresh Start with TG ?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 30 2012, 10:26 AM 

100% better than coaches in the past. No kid that doesn't belong. Putting in his own time and not just for his kid. I think it is a great change. This team always wanted a non parent.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 30 2012, 12:30 PM 

He may be a non-parent but just a figure head. The two others that join him on his bench both have a child and will be in REP'S uniforms. Let the shitshow continue.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 30 2012, 1:57 PM 

Who is that big kid coming to your team?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 30 2012, 2:08 PM 

Putting in his own time and not just for his kid, that's what you think. He puts in his time for a friends kid. Why do you think he also applied for the St. Catharine's team.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 30 2012, 4:39 PM 

you hit the nail on the head.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 31 2012, 10:10 AM 

I dont care if its for a friend....still better than for my son and my three friends....the same little group has been here too long...

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 31 2012, 10:31 AM 

It doesnt matter how many kids the coach brings over, every new coach is going to bring in other kids. If you are worried aboutnot making or getting cut then maybe you shouldnt be playing AAA any way. If you are good and get cut you shouldnt have a problem getting on another team. I do not see what the problem is . Maybe that you think you will lose a spot, but if kids are better then why not take them. Half this team is AA and had a shot to make a difference. I say change is good the whole team asked for it . No one one the team is complaining and if they are suck it up. When ever you think its bad just think of coaches past and you will feel much better. This team has a chance for a fresh start and thats what this team needs, hungry players that want to play and parents that will let a coach run the team. I would take a kid who wants to play hockey over one that is just going to bitch all the time.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 31 2012, 6:40 PM 

I wonder if this poor bastard knows what he is in for!!!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 31 2012, 6:59 PM 

I said it earlier , poor Tony .

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

March 31 2012, 6:59 PM 

I said it earlier , poor Tony .

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 2 2012, 3:46 PM 

10:31 that sounds great in your fantasy world. But I would bet that your son is one of the kids TG will keep even though he's not good enough to play AAA. Of course you'll be happy and relaxed, your son doesn't really need to tryout. If you can't make it again as the 6th D with the HBD or NN what makes you think you deserve to be on this team other than by who you know?

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 2 2012, 4:34 PM 

Not sure who you are talking about, but the seventh D from Bulldog or last cut would be better than the bottom three D on the Reps so whats your problem. I dont know any of them that you are talking about butif it helps the team then sure why not. My kid might not make it but atleast he will take the best kids.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 10:25 AM 

Just looked at the stats for the last 2 years he coached the SC AA warriors. 1st year good this season. Who knows....could be a good change.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 10:34 AM 

A good change would be to wipe out the entire f*cking team and close up shop. That would truly be best for all. The fucktard complainers can go to all the other places that are begging their kids to go to (ya right!!!) - and eventually play house league. Then there may be enough AA players to field a decent team and this coach could take that team since there isn't a coach for AA right now.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 11:31 AM 

Just looked at the stats for this past season and it was dreadful. Looks like SC got worse and worse as the season went along

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 12:20 PM 

...and...you just looked at your life for the past season and it was dreadful. Looks like you got worse and worse as the season went along

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 12:39 PM 

It got worse because the coach was away on vacation.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 1:09 PM 

Vacation over committed to the hockey team. Yes that is a coach and leader my child needs. NOT!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 2:32 PM 

Perfect!! One more wingnut not coming to tryouts! More room for the sane.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 2:35 PM 

1:09.

Ya, you're right. Unpaid/volunteer coaches have no business taking vacation time. What a fucking retard you are! Get a life moron!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 2:50 PM 

You practice and play all season but take vacation in the playoff's. Makes a lot of sense dickhead.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 2:57 PM 

10:34, do F1's go with that idea? happy.gif

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 4:26 PM 

Sure. But one way only. When you get cut by another center, you can't come back.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 4:29 PM 

2:50

Hey dickhead. No reason why a coach can't take time off during a season and have it not affect the team. With good training plans, practices can be run by anyone. There are assistants to run the few games when a coach isn't there. Lots of players take time off during the season to vacation with families. Coaches are no different. Get a life!! We're talking about minor hockey for boys who arent' going anywhere. Just enjoy the ride.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 8:56 PM 

It will only hurt for a little while .

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 9:40 PM 

One way is fine, you just keep going down the road. In fact the farther from Hamilton the better! happy.gif

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 3 2012, 10:30 PM 

kl

 
 
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April 3 2012, 10:32 PM 

no

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 4 2012, 12:21 AM 

TG is going to ruin this potential Powerhouse

 
 
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April 4 2012, 10:37 AM 

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No the coach or players can't take vacation. You commit to be there for the ENTIRE season not part of it. I would guess that you are one of those families that goes away at Christmas or March break. The families that we can't stand. Yes we secretely despise you behind your back for not being as committed as we are and for taking AAA hockey so lightly. If you want to vacation then play houseleague and stop taking the 100% committed kids and parents for granted. We don't like parttime players.

And no the Ass't coaches can't run a good practice. Again, I would guess that you were once Tony's assistant and think you're a good coach. You're not.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 4 2012, 11:38 AM 

How about you people try this. Go to try outs. Hope all kids put out a great effort. Maybe the proper team is picked. Maybe not. But complain then. Who knows how this coach will be. May turn out to be great.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 7:52 AM 

"TG is going to ruin this potential Powerhouse"

Potential powerhouse!!! Ha! What are you smoking? I'd love some of that stuff.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 8:06 AM 

10:37

Of course they can take vacation. For the most part, a week off can sometimes mean no more than 1 or 2 games missed from the season. Losing a player or coach for a game or 2 makes zero difference to the overall success or failure of a team. And a player at this age loses zero fitness for at least 7 to 10 consecutive days without any practice at all.

FYI, no one in my family has ever gone away for Christmas or March break when we have been involved in hockey. But there were zero ill effects to the team when others did. Not once has a player or coach vacation negatively impacted the team.

As far as your comment that assistant coaches can't run practices, you are completely incorrect. Coaching a hockey team at this level requires a coaching staff. The coaching staff generally has training plans and goals as well as game plans worked out in advance. Obviously they would not plan an entire season, but they most definitely can plan a week or 2 ahead. Missing 1 coach, whether it's the head coach or an assistant would have zero impact on how practices are run.

You Sir need to get out more. Hockey is an activity and part of your life. It is not your life. Some parents work in places where vacation time is highly structured. This can be a result of peak busy times due to the nature of the business or regulated by rules such as seniority. Not every family can plan their vacation to be outside of hockey season. Relax and enjoy your life a little bit. It seems like you need it!!!


 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:22 AM 

Lots of vacation talk going on, exactly how many "vacation" days did TG take

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:24 AM 

Who cares? It's completely irrelevant. Go back to sleep you fucking loser.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:25 AM 

Just answer the question you fucking loser!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:34 AM 

It's completely irrelevant you idiot. How much vacation time did you take last year? And who are you? What team do you coach? What team did your kid play on last year? Where do you work?

You have nothing to do with AAA at all. You are a low life AA whiner and just trying to stir up shit. Everyone who knows anything about hockey knows that this talk about vacation is a complete waste of time. You are the one who brought it up because you have nothing better to do. Now go back to your little hole and surf porn.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:39 AM 

I have a better idea, please tell your wife to get of my johnson!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:44 AM 

Irrelavant? I think not, this guy not only vacations during his committment but also leaves practices early. Quitter!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:45 AM 

9:34, for the record I have way more to do with AAA than you will ever so blow me!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:54 AM 

9:44

Really? And how would you know that? Are you saying he coached you before? So then it's true you have nothing to do with the AAA team. You are just a whackjob trying to stir up shit. No one who is really on the AAA team has any issues with the choice for coach and they are looking forward to next season.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 9:57 AM 

9:45 - No one believes you.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:02 AM 

BUUURRRRRRPPPPPPP!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:23 AM 

Boy there are some real TG supporters out there. Actually there are only 2. The window guy and the grocery guy. Your 2 new ass't coaches. Who by the way also leave during the season for vacations. They are also not committed people and only think of themselves.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:26 AM 

i found Tg did very well for my goalie kid, made him the player he is today

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:38 AM 

a AA player. lol.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:40 AM 

Look even the AA team knows what the deal is.............

Re: 97 HAMILTON REPS AA April 5 2012, 8:47 AM


Not many changes to the triples ? They won like 5 games .Tony will bring in atleast 5 from the creek plus goalies . There is still enough good players that will stay with the doubles .Time will tell i guess .



 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:51 AM 

10:23

I'm not supporting any particular coach. I'm simply pointing out that you are the only one complaining. No one else is. Just you. So you obviously have some personal reason for doing so and it has nothing to do with the the AAA team. The rest of the people who were on the team last year and who will most likely be back are looking forward to the changes.

It's funny how much you complained all year about the old coach. Now you are complaining about a new coach who hasn't spent one day coaching yet! Why is that? Nothing better to do? Last season you said I was a supporter of the old coach, so I had to be either his wife or an assistant. Now you say I must be an assistant with the new coach. You were wrong then and you are wrong now. You seem to be wrong a lot.

You should enjoy you days in houseleague or select or AA or wherever it is you are from. Enjoy all of the time with your kid. Once the moment has passed, you can't get it back. Some people want to enjoy looking back at these days when their boys were having fun and being part of a team. Others, apparently like you, have no desire to make these days enjoyable for their kids. Do you hate your kids so much that you want to ruin this time in their life? I see a lonely life for you down the road bud. Too bad really.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 5 2012, 10:53 AM 

10:40

You are whacked. Now you are double posting your own posts?!?!? When you posted in the AA thread, that was good enough. What a loser you are.

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 6 2012, 5:28 PM 

TG was kind of a goalie when he played HL. How is he going to teach any of the F and D anything if he knows nothing about hockey other than watching rubber go by. He stinks too. O right. Non parent gets the team and assts run the show like AA 2 years ago.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 6 2012, 5:35 PM 

NO WAY!! TG is Tony the Pony!? Wow! Good luck Reps. Now I know this clown. For sure a plant for his Creek buddies. Should finally have a good SC AA team after he brings his CREW to the Reps. BRILLIANT!!!

 
 
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 6 2012, 5:39 PM 

Good buddies with FL of Bulldogs. See the picture now people. Creek all around the Hammer. Brutal. Good job NOT figuring that out O and ALLIANCE executives. O wait. This move will guarantee their kids spots on either AAA team in the area. Still won't get drafted daddies!!!

 
 
anon
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 6 2012, 5:42 PM 

What??? This doesn't even make sense!

 
 
Bulldog
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 6 2012, 5:45 PM 

Just wait. When the parents read this, they'll put it together and respond. They lived it with their kids. Just didn't put it together. Hope they do now. Scary stuff all around for so called minor hockey. CREEPS!!! TONY CREEPS!!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 7:42 AM 

5:28, 5:35, 5:39

Do you always have conversations with yourself? Responding to your own posts is crazy dude. Do you have many conversations with yourself? You should seek help!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 7:48 AM 

"Just wait. When the parents read this, they'll put it together and respond. They lived it with their kids. Just didn't put it together. Hope they do now. Scary stuff all around for so called minor hockey. CREEPS!!! TONY CREEPS!!!"

No, they have already figured it out. Let's see, there isn't anyone associated with the AAA team who has any issues at all. So, you are one lone figure trying desperately to get others to buy into your personal hatred of someone. It's been said before, but it still holds true - you are a fucking loser!

For the record, it is not possible to bring a bunch of SC boys to the AAA team even if the coach wanted to (he doesn't). You clearly have no understanding of rhe rules. You're just some lunatic with a personal vendetta.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 11:43 AM 

Someone has to stop cookin' up meth in their garage.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 12:35 PM 

Agreed. This guy is a creep. Pretty desperate when you have to anonymously go online to bash someone who hasn't coached the team for one day yet. What a loser.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 2:20 PM 

Give him one game then staaaaaaaart bashin

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 2:52 PM 

he and fred ain't buddies.

 
 
self talker
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 7 2012, 8:39 PM 

We'll see when the F1's are shuffled and who are buddies.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 10 2012, 9:33 AM 

JJ going to HBD.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 10 2012, 7:20 PM 

"JJ going to HBD."

Good, maybe we can finally get a real goalie instead of re-hashed junk.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 8:13 AM 

Both BD goalies are better than JJ. You can keep your junk.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 8:16 AM 

Doesn't matter we have all the good players. Reps just get the left overs.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 10:37 AM 

8:13 you're on crack. JJ will sign with bd if tg lets him go.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 1:35 PM 

Both HBD goalies are crap and most likely will both be replaced. Sorry but your own players and parents believe this behind your backs.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 2:36 PM 


 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 4:16 PM 

Why is it that the teams are close in talent , but your goals against is horrible. My first thought would be goal tending.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 11 2012, 4:25 PM 

Howz your Elite spring team doing with the two know it all retards behind the bench. lolololololol.
Joe you've jumped the shark!!!!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 12 2012, 7:45 AM 

Ouch!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 12 2012, 11:26 AM 

""JJ going to HBD."

Good, maybe we can finally get a real goalie instead of re-hashed junk.

Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4
April 11 2012, 8:13 AM

Both BD goalies are better than JJ. You can keep your junk. "

My bad..I was hoping the BD's would take him so the Reps can finally get a real goalie.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 12 2012, 2:22 PM 

Both HBD goalies are getting axed and there is no room for JJ even if he was released.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 13 2012, 1:13 PM 

Can`t wait for Tuesday night .Let the games begin.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 14 2012, 1:32 AM 

Just wait till you meet the New Coach.....LMFAO !!!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 14 2012, 7:46 AM 

how many imports can they bring in, and what is considered an import, Stoney Creek?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 14 2012, 1:16 PM 

Bring in lots we can have a great AA team

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 15 2012, 7:57 AM 


 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 16 2012, 9:37 PM 

Dont you need a coach first ?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 16 2012, 11:07 PM 


 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 17 2012, 6:25 PM 

Bunch of Shit Puppets these parents are

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 18 2012, 1:10 PM 

How was your first tryout?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 18 2012, 1:54 PM 

imports not required. if you live in the greater Hamilton region, you are not considered an import. The Rep's AA team should be a stacked team knowing that as all the 'hamilton core' kids will not make the AAA team.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 18 2012, 2:18 PM 

Is this new? If you're not an import than why do you need an F1 to tryout? A PTS from your AA centre should be good enough.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 18 2012, 3:53 PM 

Try to get release and join the real AAA club in town.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 7:46 AM 

"imports not required. if you live in the greater Hamilton region, you are not considered an import. The Rep's AA team should be a stacked team knowing that as all the 'hamilton core' kids will not make the AAA team."

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. "Greater Hamilton region" is not the drawing area for the Reps. It is the old city of Hamilton.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 8:59 AM 

This team is the new Stoney Creek Ice Breakers.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 9:44 AM 

Like BG last year, the team is already picked and only going through the motions. Practices for this weekend have already been scheduled. If you don't know about it, you're not on the team.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 10:32 AM 

"Like BG last year, the team is already picked and only going through the motions. Practices for this weekend have already been scheduled. If you don't know about it, you're not on the team."

Once again, completely off the mark. Why bother wasting your time this way? Surely you must have other things going on in your life. If this is what gives you pleasure, I truly feel sorry for you and your family.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 10:33 AM 

Why is this coach pulling kids to the bench to talk with them during tryouts? Just curious.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 10:36 AM 

Boy with LF, GD, NC, JH and the other Stoney Creek cast offs, you guys are going to be a fantastic AA team.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 10:42 AM 

Get off the ice if TG has not talked to you by securing a spot. These tryouts are a joke and were a big cash grab for their gay new jerseys.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 11:20 AM 

JJ
JR - New G from SC AA

CS
JB
CK
CB - ?
AT - ?
SA - ?
AP - ?
JH - New F from Niagara North
NC - New F from HBD
LF - New F from HBD
GC - New F from SC AA
CP - if released from HBD

BR
BS
ML
GF
MG - ?
GD - New D from Niagara North
BL - New D from SC AA
NA - if released from HBD

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 1:58 PM 

This team is fast becoming the land of misfits. "Come to the Reps we'll take your desperate and weak."

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 2:01 PM 

Don't forget BD - when released from HBD.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 2:56 PM 

"Why is this coach pulling kids to the bench to talk with them during tryouts? Just curious."

Why are you spreading lies and so desperate to make it look like something strange is going on? You are the only strange thing going on. It's very clear that you haven't been to the tryouts at all.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 2:57 PM 

"This team is fast becoming the land of misfits. "Come to the Reps we'll take your desperate and weak.""


No, you are the only misfit. Not sure what your issues are, but clearly you are very disturbed.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 3:10 PM 

Guy is that you?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 3:37 PM 

his kid does not belong in AAA.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 19 2012, 6:01 PM 

11:20 havnt heard of some of those kids , are they even at tryouts.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 7:20 AM 

That jackass hasn't been to one tryout. He doesn't have a life so he comes on her spewing crap for his own amusement.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 8:05 AM 

It's the second coming of BG all over again.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 8:31 AM 

How can some of these kids play AAA on this team for years and they can not skate. There are kids that really do not belong. BG should take the AA team and the weaker kids with him.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 8:36 AM 

8:05

That wouldn't be such a bad thing. They actually wona round in the playoffs last year. How many other rep teams can say that?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 8:47 AM 

8:31

It's funny how you spend so much time criticizing the coach of this team and now the players. You are the only one and you seem to have a personal reason for doing so. Comments like your last one clearly indicate that you haven't watched any tryouts for this team at all.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 9:00 AM 

The sons of the 2 new "assistants" are not AAA players. The 2 "Assisstant Coaches" are nowhere near qualified to be on a AAA bench. We are in for a very frustrating season. I'm not being hateful or vindictive, it's just fact. To prove it, I'll admit my own sister is not qualified to be on a AAA bench, and my grandmother is not a AAA player.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 9:03 AM 

Once again, complete BS. You should get out more.

 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 1:24 PM 

TRUE. Not BS. That self talker poster from before was bang on. And no it's not RP or JB (who were victims of this scam when LF made the HBDs and they're boys didn't). SICK!!!!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 1:31 PM 

So far looks like coach has released the right kids,,,,, still lots left to go but ones cut had to go will see how the next two exhibition games go better to see them in a game than try outs shows more of what they got, for the goalies too

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 1:56 PM 

1:24

No, it's complete bs you low life scumbag. Coward!!!

 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:00 PM 

hope you don't talk to the kids like that on the bench new asst. have a fun year.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:01 PM 

Which incumbants were released?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:15 PM 

more dogs coming....better than the first batch that were released a few days ago.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:44 PM 

Hey 2:00 pm. No assistant here. Not on the coaching staff at all. And not a low life coward like you. I don't trash players like you do coward. I focus on my own and make sure they enjoy their time in hockey. Cowards like you float around pointing out the flaws in everyone else when you think you are doing so anonymously. But face to face you are a scared little punk who wouldn't say anything for fear of being stepped on. Coward!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:46 PM 

well said anonomus coward

 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:48 PM 

not the boy, the parents. Must have the initials wrong. And you wouldn't do anything anyway so let the air out goomba. yes u are asst.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:50 PM 

Only Beattie would call someone a goomba.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 2:58 PM 

Or maybe it was Drunken Guy

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:06 PM 


 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:07 PM 

That's still Beattie.

 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:09 PM 

LOCKED

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:12 PM 

2:46

No coward here loser. I haven't trashed any players. Only responded to scumbag idiots like you who clearly show just how stupid they are when then can't even spell basic words. Coward.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:14 PM 

2:48

No assistant at all. Will gladly meet you face to face anytime to prove it coward.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 3:21 PM 

These guys are all complete idiots. They analyze players and criticize those they think don't measure up. And yet not one of these out of shape losers could come close to playing hockey with any of these boys. All these f*cked up dads would be reduced to slimy fat blobs on the ice in a few short minutes. Maybe you guys should take a look in the mirror to see who doesn't measure up! If you believe the wives, then I think you all need to be concerned about "measuring up"!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 20 2012, 4:07 PM 

Bulldogs coming got cut, what makes you feel they will make this team. If they are not good enough to make the Dogs they prob wont make this one. Some of the kids were on this team last year and shouldnt have been....

 
 
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97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 21 2012, 10:13 AM 

Im not a parent on this Team, But will offer some insight,
Coaching staff will be Great Guys, TG,PF,GD... Super Guys with morals....But as Far as Coaching? AA at Best
They have compiled a lot of their SC AA players around them that they know their parents will be supportive and wont give them grief.
This Team has been known to have crazy parents and the Team has done continually poor.
NC,JH,GD,LF,BL, wont help vault this team anywhere, but the kids will get along.
CP & NA are still with the Dogs as is the AA Reps Defenseman, whoever comes back will fill the holes.
This Team will not compete with LGold Or Elgin, Or Chatham etc, they will finish in the bottom of the standings and most of these kids may not even play Midget and pack it in, hopefully they dont.
Enjoy your year, stop bashing everyone because its not going to change the situation if it does..it will only make it worse.


Good Luck Reps


 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 21 2012, 10:26 AM 

your all losers

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 21 2012, 12:49 PM 

Not a parent on this team ,but know every kid on it.....Why bother saying anything....Or do you think we will all give a shit what you say not being on this team. As being part of this team I think those kids that are new will help this team more than you think. Those kids are good players, now the coaches just have to take the right kids to complete the team. Replace the bottom kids with the new ones and this team improves to a mid pack team that will compete with the top teams...This team in the past has competed with London and elgin and has beat them or tied them many times. They are close in most games. A few goal scores and better D will surely help this team.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 21 2012, 9:37 PM 

This team needs better D? Get in line with every other team in minor hockey. A few goal scorers? let's go pick them off the goal scoring tree that grows in your backyard. Brilliant! Get a life!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 22 2012, 8:12 AM 

Politics picks teams, not skill.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 22 2012, 11:03 AM 

No opinions on yesterday's game? What's going on?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 22 2012, 11:17 AM 

Response to... April 21 2012, 10:13 AM
JB do u have to stick your nose into every teams business, stand back and watch your son instead of hurting his chances, stick to refereeing mens hockey at the doublerinks, LMAO

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 22 2012, 11:26 AM 

Team is fully picked. Last two skates are going to be practices.

 
 
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April 22 2012, 11:40 AM 

And the remaining exhibition game?

 
 
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April 22 2012, 12:09 PM 

Well if that's true, let's have some initials to congratulate the boys!

 
 
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April 22 2012, 12:35 PM 

The team is picked in 11:26's mind, nowhere beyond that.

 
 
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April 22 2012, 12:37 PM 

What!? Someone lied on here?

 
 
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April 22 2012, 12:41 PM 

any body signed yet?

 
 
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April 22 2012, 12:58 PM 

12:37 -you're right! I thought we were supposed to read everything we read on the internet. OK, I gotta go to the post office now and drop off my cheque to Mr. Jones from Zimbabwe so he can deliver my $2.7 million inheretence. I can't believe I had a great Unlce Click Click and he died before I had a chance to meet him.

 
 
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April 22 2012, 1:01 PM 

Yuuuuuuppppp? Publishers Clearing House owes me $90M not including interest.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 22 2012, 1:10 PM 

12:58, funny stuff

 
 
Anonymous
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April 22 2012, 8:34 PM 

Any updates ? Scores in ex games ?

 
 
Anonymous
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April 22 2012, 8:34 PM 

Any updates ? Scores in ex games ?

 
 
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April 23 2012, 8:18 AM 

5-4 for Brantford. The group against Burlington looked better goalies and D maybe not forwards but Burlington is a better team. I thought CS stood out against Brantford, very fast kid got on score board, probably the best forward that game.

 
 
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April 23 2012, 8:21 AM 

The Dogs beat Brantford 6-1. I think the two Hamilton teams have a huge gap between them.

 
 
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April 23 2012, 8:24 AM 

8:21 - You're just coming to this realization now? I guess you're new in town.

 
 
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April 23 2012, 8:30 AM 

Hold onto your Seats............. Some cuts From STA & Niagara North Coming to Hamilton Reps.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 8:31 AM 

or maybe its that the Reps beat the Dogs this year . LoL

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 8:43 AM 

Reps beat the Bulldogs last year, don't see why the Huskies won't beat them this year if they play

 
 
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April 23 2012, 11:48 AM 

Tonight should be interesting. Bulldog cast offs along with a few goalies. The real try outs start tonight.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 2:14 PM 

where was the big goalie from TO on Saturday?

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 2:46 PM 

Has the team been picked? Any new faces with new coach or all of you all liking him now?

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 4:07 PM 

I don't think any one disliked him. No one really knows him, there were a few trying to stir the pot. I am guessing are not on the team or can not make the team so bash the coach, C'mon its hockey isn't that what every one does.

 
 
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April 23 2012, 4:33 PM 

Nope, just this team

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 10:37 PM 

Okay I'll get er going again.....TG is in over his head! LMAO

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 10:41 PM 

Way over his head! Lol

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 10:44 PM 

fck offf and good nite

 
 
Anonymous
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April 23 2012, 11:00 PM 

Haha...... Good night

 
 
Anonymous
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April 24 2012, 6:58 AM 

TO big goalie signed elsewhere

 
 
Anonymous
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April 24 2012, 7:41 AM 

So the goalie options still suck

 
 
Anonymous
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April 24 2012, 8:26 AM 

TG wouldn't let the goalies that just got cut from BD tryout last night. So options are what you see.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 24 2012, 10:38 AM 

Goalies were swiss cheese last year. I guess more of the same this year.

 
 
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April 24 2012, 11:36 AM 

And the reps continue to be the joke of the league! I just saw a posting on another forum saying who the 97 AA coach is. Only the reps would think that the ability to skate is not a requirement for a head coach of a hockey team!

 
 
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April 24 2012, 11:47 AM 

The guy they have in there for AA right now skates so fast you can't even see him

 
 
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April 24 2012, 11:49 AM 

Who got cut and is there still more to go?

 
 
Anonymous
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April 24 2012, 11:54 AM 

Anyone signed a card yet

 
 
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April 24 2012, 11:56 AM 

11:47

If the rumour is true about the AA coach for next year, then it shows just how little the reps actually care about the players. Just put anyone in there so they can milk the families for $. The quality of the hockey is irrelevant to them.

 
 
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April 24 2012, 3:39 PM 

He will NOT be the coach because no one who ever played with him as a manager or coach would go there to try out for him, he is a good manager not a Coach.... he has made it clear he is only there to assist with who ever fills the coach spot, take it easy wait and see someone will be posted soon

 
 
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April 24 2012, 3:48 PM 

That's a f*cking joke. No coach and the only one rumoured to be can't even set foot on the ice and was one of the biggest factors in the lack of sportsmanship on this team! This is a HUGE disaster in the making. For the sake of the boys, stop this mess now.

 
 
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April 24 2012, 4:03 PM 

3:39

So days before the first AA tryout and at the end of the AAA tryouts we don't have a coach for AA? But we are supposed to wait and "hang in there" because they will find someone? WTF? The only possible way they will find one now is if a dad from one of the AAA cuts decides to step up and coach. Wonderful! So I'll basically be spending my $ to be with a new coach with no experience, the core of the old staff who destroyed the team last year, and no hope for a positive season. Um.... I think it's time to save some $ and look at Hub!! At least the organization will be better!

 
 
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April 25 2012, 8:22 AM 

Why don't you start your own thread....Call it AA

 
 
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April 25 2012, 11:48 AM 

What is the roster breakdown so far? Initials only please?

 
 
Anonymous
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April 25 2012, 12:02 PM 

HBD cuts there yet? Last cuts from the other night that is.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 25 2012, 12:15 PM 

No, they all went to AAA centres.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 25 2012, 12:25 PM 

Why in the hell would they come to this team. It's a AA team, Really it is.

 
 
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April 26 2012, 8:48 AM 

Here we go again! Team is pretty well picked, two same goalies from last year, few changes to D and F and the result.... 4-1 loss ... going to be a lonnnnggg year thats all I can say

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:03 AM 

could of made big changes but didn't statuesque, too bad

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:04 AM 

why did they not takle jm from bd in net. would have been huge upgrade

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:08 AM 

When you rehash the same garbage year after year what do you expect. Not enough realistic changes. Most are political decisions and not based on skill. Went from a BG to a TG with the same result.

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:17 AM 

You think JM would want to come to this shit show?!?!?! I heard he's trying every other team on the back of his waiver before us! What does that say about the Huskies?

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:18 AM 

will be slightly improved over last year, but not much. TG made some poor choices.

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:19 AM 

it is sad. I am so sorry for you guys sad.gif

 
 
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April 26 2012, 9:32 AM 

Feel sorry for the poor boys on this team! The parents in this age group are completely whacked!!!

 
 
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April 26 2012, 11:52 AM 

I think this team has improved greatly , some good scores came over to help the offense and they will get rid of the weak D and that's a huge difference. They could have three good lines this year instead of one.

 
 
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April 26 2012, 12:26 PM 

I sure hope so! If not, I pity the poor coach and the boys on the team with these parents.

As an example, people praised some of the picks by the coach last year before the season started. Things like how he picked the best AA players to come up for example. Then they started losing and kept losing. Then the parents turned on the coach - didn't know how to coach - didn't pick the right players. Then they turned on the players and started saying how up to 9 players didn't belong. And all of this continued even after the team started beating top teams at the end of the season and actually won a round in the playoffs. Anyone who tried to voice their support for the players and coach were immediately slammed and attacked by some of the wackos here.

So I sure hope the team does better for the sanity of everyone. Otherwise we should ban the parents from the games and from posting online!

 
 
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April 26 2012, 2:00 PM 

Don't worry, the beer has been replaced with vino. That's a start.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 1:51 PM 

Any spots still open ?

 
 
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April 27 2012, 2:23 PM 

All locked up some big surprizes in cuts, team will do OK but nothing better than last year, same goalies, nothing really new in the forwards, some improvment in the D but should have kept AL ... big strong D, hits good, and scores with a wicked slap shot, Tony you messed up on this one... Dummy

 
 
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April 27 2012, 3:16 PM 

TG cannot pick a team and now for the team he picked watch how he cannot coach. All downhill for them.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 4:20 PM 

I feel so bad for this team the boys who are excited to be on it this year and those who have played on it years past. seems no matter who they pick as players, goalies, coaches they can not succeed. It would have been nice on this last really big year for these boys that a solid coach came on board, with no ties to anyone who picked the kids in a matter of skill and not relations. Another year going down fast good luck boys hope you have some fun along the way it could be a good year but with the picks I highly doubt it. My prediction Hamilton second last for 2013-2013 year.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 5:06 PM 

couple of forewards he missed too, which would of helped us should pick the best players not the relationships.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 6:30 PM 

so what is the final roster by position?

 
 
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April 27 2012, 7:55 PM 

You are all kidding right???? No one saw this coming at all???? This is how most teams are picked in Hamilton, it has nothing to do with skill and everything to do with friends, close buddies, teachers kids, asst coaches kids. Year after year the same results come from this team with the same core of kids yet no one ever thinks to start with a clean slate. Sorry but this year you got BG in TG clothing.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 8:59 PM 

I dont get how a kid gets injured after five minutes of tryouts and takes a spot over several forwards who looked way better. That kid was on the bubble. Does this mean the kid didnt even have to tryout,and daddy is going to be on the bench. Mmmmm something is wrong with that picture. How many others didnt have to tryout...may as well give them all letters as well.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 9:00 PM 

OK so let's hear the final roster then

 
 
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April 27 2012, 9:10 PM 

My opinion is that coach did his best in selecting the team, I wish all the best to all of you guys.

 
 
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April 27 2012, 9:12 PM 

8:59 you directly fingered a kid. WRONG!

 
 
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April 28 2012, 5:19 PM 

Welcome to the Stoney Creek Reps! What a joke.

 
 
Anonymous
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April 28 2012, 8:37 PM 

Really? how many from Stoney Creek actually ended up making the team?

 
 
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April 29 2012, 9:01 AM 

I think kids were directily fingered when they didnt have to try out and other kids are busting their balls to make it and get cut. One kid makes it because the coach knows him, the other gets cut because the coach doesnt know him. I dont know how more obvious it could look during try outs. Tell me , is that not wrong? I guess not if your kid is the one that made the team.

 
 
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April 29 2012, 9:11 AM 

Can someone post the roster and where they played last year i want to know how bad my kid got screwed.

 
 
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April 29 2012, 10:24 AM 

No one wanted to listen when it was stated onhere that TG was going to form a Hamilton Warriors team. This team will fight for last place with Brantford again for the 1 million time. Sad that TG did not let JJ go on his F1 so that he could play for another team for once.

 
 
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April 29 2012, 10:32 AM 

Donald Trump From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Donald trump)
Jump to: navigation, search This article is about Donald Trump, Sr. For his son, see Donald Trump, Jr.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump, February 2011
Born Donald John Trump
(1946-06-14) June 14, 1946 (age 65)
Queens, New York City,
New York, U.S.
Residence Trump Tower, Manhattan
Nationality American
Alma mater Fordham University
University of Pennsylvania (B.S.)
Occupation Chairman and president of The Trump Organization[1]
Chairman of Trump Plaza Associates, LLC[2]
Chairman of Trump Atlantic City Associates[2]
Host of The Apprentice

Years active 1968–present
Salary $60 million (2010–11)[2]
Net worth $2.9 to $7 billion (2012)[2][3]
Political party Independent (2011–present)[4]
Republican (1987–99; 2009–11)
Democratic (2001–09)[5]
Reform Party (1999–2000)[6]
Religion Presbyterian[7]
Spouse Ivana Trump (1977–92)
Marla Maples (1993–99)
Melania Trump (2005–present)
Children Donald Trump Jr. (b. 1977)
Ivanka Trump (b. 1981)
Eric Trump (b. 1984)
Tiffany Trump (b. 1993)
Barron Trump (b. 2006)
Signature
Website
TrumpOnline.com

Donald John Trump, Sr. (born June 14, 1946) is an American real-estate mogul, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts.[1] Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have made him a well-known celebrity who was No. 17 on the 2011 Forbes Celebrity 100 list.[2] He is well-known as a real-estate developer who amassed vast hotel, casino, and other real-estate properties, in the New York City area and around the world.

Trump is the son of Fred Trump, a wealthy New York City real-estate developer.[8] He worked for his father's firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, while attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1968 officially joined the company.[9] He was given control of the company in 1971 and renamed it The Trump Organization.[10][11]

In 2010, Trump expressed an interest in becoming a candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election.[12][13] In May 2011, he announced he would not be a candidate, but a few weeks later he said he had not completely ruled out the possibility.[14][15] In December 2011, Trump was suggested as a possible Vice Presidential selection by Michele Bachmann.[16] Bachmann has since suspended her presidential campaign.

Contents [hide]
1 Early life and education
2 Personal life
2.1 Christian
2.2 Family
3 Business career
3.1 Successes (1968–89)
3.2 Financial problems (1989–97)
3.3 Legal developments (2002–05)
3.4 Resurgence (1997–2007)
3.5 Financial crisis
4 Business ventures
4.1 Trump branding and licensing
4.2 Other ventures
4.3 Beauty pageants
5 Entertainment media
5.1 The Apprentice
5.2 World Wrestling Entertainment
6 Political activity
6.1 2000s
6.2 2012 politics and potential presidential candidacy
6.3 Barack Obama
7 Bibliography
8 References
9 Further reading
10 External links


Early life and educationTrump is a son of Fred Trump and his wife, Mary Anne MacLeod, who married in 1936. His mother was born on the Island of Lewis, off the west coast of Scotland.[17] Donald was one of five children. Donald's oldest brother, Fred Jr., died in 1981 at the age of 43.[18] Trump's paternal grandparents were German immigrants.[19] His grandfather, Frederick Trump (née Freidrich Drumpf), emigrated to the United States in 1885 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1892. Frederick married Elisabeth Christ (October 10, 1880 – June 6, 1966)[20] at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, on August 26, 1902. They had three children.

Trump attended the Kew-Forest School, Forest Hills, New York, as did some of his siblings. At age 13 after having some difficulties there, his parents sent him to the New York Military Academy (NYMA), hoping to direct his energy and assertiveness in a positive manner.[21] At NYMA, in upstate New York, Trump earned academic honors, and played varsity football in 1962, varsity soccer in 1963, and varsity baseball from 1962 to 1964 (baseball captain 1964). The baseball coach, Ted Dobias, a local celebrity for his work with area youth, awarded him the Coach's Award in 1964. Promoted to Cadet Captain-S4 (Cadet Battalion Logistics Officer) in his senior year, Trump and Cadet First Sergeant Jeff Donaldson (NYMA class of 1965; West Point 1969) formed a composite company of cadets, taught them advanced close-order drill, and marched them down Fifth Avenue on Memorial Day, 1964.

Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in economics.[22] In his book, Trump: The Art of the Deal, Trump discusses his undergraduate career:

After I graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1964, I flirted briefly with the idea of attending film school... but in the end I decided real estate was a much better business. I began by attending Fordham University... but after two years, I decided that as long as I had to be in college, I might as well test myself against the best. I applied to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and I got in... I was also very glad to get finished. I immediately moved back home and went to work full time with my father.[citation needed]

Personal life
Donald Trump as featured in Vanity Fair, March 31, 2011[23]Trump is popularly known as The Donald, a nickname given to him by the media after his first wife Ivana Trump, a native of the Czech Republic, referred to him as such in an interview.[24] Trump is also known for his catchphrase, "You're fired!", made popular by his television series The Apprentice. While it has been reported that Trump does not shake hands because of fear of germs,[25] he claims this phobia is "a rumor that the enemies say", and shook hands repeatedly in public during a visit to New Hampshire in April 2011.[26] Trump is a golfer, with a low single-figure handicap. He is a member of the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, and also plays regularly at the other courses he owns and operates.[27]

ChristianTrump has stated in interviews that he is a Presbyterian. In April 2011 on Human Events he said that he is "a Presbyterian within the Protestant group".[7] In an April 2011 interview, on the 700 Club, Trump said, "I'm a Protestant, I'm a Presbyterian. And you know I've had a good relationship with the church over the years. I think religion is a wonderful thing. I think my religion is a wonderful religion."[28][29] A 2010 article in The Daily Telegraph stated that Trump was Catholic.[30] A February 2011 Politics Daily article described Trump as "apparently a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, which is a Presbyterian denomination".[31] Andrew Cusack in 2008 stated that Donald Trump is a member of New York City's Marble Collegiate Church. Explaining that church's organizational relationships, Cusack says "the Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church is actually a denomination within a denomination" and that the Collegiate Churches are "now part of the Reformed Church of America".[32] Marble Collegiate Church also states that it is denominationally affiliated with the Reformed Church in America,[33] with the RCA website stating that the RCA has a local church "presbyterian form of government".[34] Trump does not drink alcohol.[35]

Trump married Melania Knauss, his third wife, at the Episcopal church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, in a "traditional ceremony".[36][37][38] Their son, Barron, was baptized in that church.[39] In September 2010, Trump expressed on Anderson Cooper's show on CNN, his "suspicions of ulterior motives at the imam running the project" known as Park51, claiming the imam was "using religion" (meaning Islam) to get a good price for the real estate.[40] He also appeared on Fox's Hannity, and said much the same.[41] Trump was quoted by the New York Post that, while he "is a 'big believer in freedom of religion,' ... his personal opinion was that the mosque should not be built close to Ground Zero ...". After Trump offered in a letter to buy the two-building site for more than $6 million in order to end the general controversy, the lawyers for the majority stakeholder, according to the Post, criticized "Trump's letter offering to buy the site as a publicity stunt".[42]

Family
Melania Knauss-TrumpTrump's mother, Mary Anne, was born at Tong, Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland in 1912. In 1930, aged 18, on holiday in New York, she met Fred Trump and stayed in New York. Born in Queens, New York,[citation needed] Trump has four siblings: two brothers, Fred Jr. (who is deceased) and Robert; and two sisters, Maryanne and Elizabeth. His elder sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, is a federal appeals court judge.

In 1977, Trump married Ivana Zelníčková and together they have three children: Donald Jr. (born December 31, 1977), Ivanka (born October 30, 1981), and Eric (born January 6, 1984). They were divorced in 1992. In 1993, he married Marla Maples and together they had one child, Tiffany (born October 13, 1993). They divorced on June 8, 1999. In a February 2008 interview on ABC's Nightline Trump commented on his ex-wives by saying, "I just know it's very hard for them (Ivana and Marla) to compete because I do love what I do. I really love it."[citation needed]

On April 26, 2004, he proposed to Melania Knauss (Melanija Knavs), a native of Slovenia. Trump and Knauss married on January 22, 2005, at Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church, on the island of Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a reception at Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate.[37] Melania gave birth to a boy named Barron William Trump, Trump's fifth child, on March 20, 2006.

Trump has four grandchildren. Three from his son Donald Jr. (Kai Madison[43], Donald John III[44] and Tristan Milos[45]) and one from his daughter Ivanka (Arabella Rose[46][47]).

Business careerSuccesses (1968–89)Trump began his career at his father's company,[48] the Trump Organization, and initially concentrated on his father's preferred field of middle-class rental housing in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. One of Trump's first projects, while he was still in college, was the revitalization of the foreclosed Swifton Village apartment complex in Cincinnati, Ohio, which his father had purchased for $5.7 million in 1962. Trump became intimately involved in the project, personally flying in for a few days at a time to carry out landscaping and other low-level tasks. After $500,000 investment, Trump successfully turned a 1200-unit complex with a 66 percent vacancy rate to 100 percent occupancy within two years. The Trump Organization sold Swifton Village for $6.75 million in 1972.[49]

In 1971 Trump moved to Manhattan, where he became convinced of the economic opportunity in the city, specifically large building projects in Manhattan that would offer opportunities for earning high profits, utilizing attractive architectural design, and winning public recognition.[8] Trump began by landing the rights to develop the old Penn Central yards on the West Side, then – with the help of a 40-year tax abatement by the financially strained New York City government, which was eager to give tax concessions in exchange for investments at a time of financial crisis – turned the bankrupt Commodore Hotel into a new Grand Hyatt.[50]

He was also instrumental in steering the development of the Javits Convention Center on property he had an option on. The development saga of the Javits Convention Center brought Trump into contact with the New York City government when a project that he had estimated could have been completed by his company for $110 million ended up costing the state $430 million.[51] While rejecting his proposal that he build the center, the State chose the site, so Trump received a broker's fee instead.

A similar opportunity would arise in the city's attempt to restore the Wollman Rink in Central Park, a project started in 1980 with an expected 2½-year construction schedule that was still, with $12 million spent, nowhere near completion in 1986. Trump offered to take over the job at no charge to the city, an offer that was initially rebuffed until it received much local media attention. Trump then was given the job which he completed in six months and with $750,000 of the $3 million budgeted for the project left over.[52] Trump was also involved with the old USFL, a competitor to the NFL, as owner of the New Jersey Generals.[53] In addition, Trump at one time acted as a financial advisor for Mike Tyson,[54] hosting Tyson's fight against Michael Spinks in Atlantic City.[55]

Trump renovated the Commodore Hotel and created the Grand Hyatt with the Pritzker family. He also renovated the Trump Tower in New York City and several other residential projects. He later bought the Eastern Shuttle routes,[56] and Atlantic City casino business, including acquiring the Taj Mahal Casino in a transaction with Merv Griffin and Resorts International.[57]

In March 1990, Trump threatened to sue Janney Montgomery Scott, a stock brokerage, whose analyst made negative comments on the financial prospects of Taj Mahal. The analyst refused to retract the statements, and the firm fired him. The firm denied being influenced by Trump's threat.[58] Taj Mahal declared bankruptcy for the first time in November 1990.[59] The analyst was awarded $750,000 by arbitration panel against his firm for his termination. A defamation lawsuit by the analyst against Trump for $2 million was settled out of court.[60]

This expansion, both personal and business, led to mounting debt.[61] Much of the news about him in the early 1990s involved his much publicized financial problems, creditor-led bailout, extramarital affair with Marla Maples (whom he later married), and the resulting divorce from his first wife, Ivana Trump.

The late 1990s saw a resurgence in his financial situation and fame. In 2001, he completed Trump World Tower, a 72-story residential tower across from the United Nations Headquarters.[62] Also, he began construction on Trump Place, a multi-building development along the Hudson River. Trump owns commercial space in Trump International Hotel and Tower, a 44-story mixed-use (hotel and condominium) tower on Columbus Circle. Trump currently[when?] owns several million square feet of prime Manhattan real estate,[63] and remains a major figure in the field of real estate in the United States and a celebrity for his prominent media exposures.

Financial problems (1989–97)By 1989, the effects of the recession left Trump unable to meet loan payments. Trump financed the construction of his third casino, the $1 billion Taj Mahal, primarily with high-interest junk bonds. Although he shored up his businesses with additional loans and postponed interest payments, by 1991 increasing debt brought Trump to business bankruptcy[61] and the brink of personal bankruptcy. Banks and bond holders had lost hundreds of millions of dollars, but opted to restructure his debt to avoid the risk of losing more money in court. The Taj Mahal re-emerged from bankruptcy on October 5, 1991, with Trump ceding 50 percent ownership in the casino to the original bondholders in exchange for lowered interest rates on the debt and more time to pay it off.[64]

On November 2, 1992, the Trump Plaza Hotel was forced to file a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection plan after being unable to make its debt payments. Under the plan, Trump agreed to give up a 49 percent stake in the luxury hotel to Citibank and five other lenders. In return Trump would receive more favorable terms on the remaining $550+ million owed to the lenders, and retain his position as chief executive, though he would not be paid and would not have a role in day-to-day operations.[65]

By 1994, Trump had eliminated a large portion of his $900 million personal debt[66] and reduced significantly his nearly $3.5 billion in business debt. While he was forced to relinquish the Trump Shuttle (which he had bought in 1989), he managed to retain Trump Tower in New York City and control of his three casinos in Atlantic City. Chase Manhattan Bank, which lent Trump the money to buy the West Side yards, his biggest Manhattan parcel, forced the sale of the tract to Asian developers. According to former members of the Trump Organization, Trump did not retain any ownership of the site's real estate – the owners merely promised to give him about 30 percent of the profits once the site was completely developed or sold. Until that time, the owners of The West Side Yards gave him modest construction and management fees to oversee the development, and allowed him to put his name on the buildings that eventually rose on the yards because his well-known moniker allowed them to charge a premium for their condos.[67]

Trump was elected to the Gaming Hall of Fame in 1995.[68] In 1995, he combined his casino holdings into the publicly held Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts. Wall Street drove its stock above $35 in 1996, but by 1998 it had fallen into single digits as the company remained profitless and struggled to pay just the interest on its nearly $3 billion in debt. Under such financial pressure, the properties were unable to make the improvements necessary for keeping up with their flashier competitors.

Legal developments (2002–05)In January 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought a financial-reporting case against Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc., alleging that it had committed several "misleading statements in the company's third-quarter 1999 earnings release." The matter was settled with the defendant neither admitting nor denying the charge.[69]

Finally, on October 21, 2004, Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts announced a restructuring of its debt.[70] The plan called for Trump's individual ownership to be reduced from 56 percent to 27 percent, with bondholders receiving stock in exchange for surrendering part of the debt. Since then, Trump Hotels has been forced to seek voluntary bankruptcy protection to stay afloat. After the company applied for Chapter 11 Protection in November 2004, Trump relinquished his CEO position but retained a role as Chairman of the Board. In May 2005[71] the company re-emerged from bankruptcy as Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings.[72]

Resurgence (1997–2007)Trump has several projects under way, with varying levels of success in their progress. The Trump International Hotel and Tower – Honolulu seems to be a success. According to Trump, buyers paid non-refundable deposits, committing to purchase every unit on the first day they were made available. Construction of the Trump International Hotel and Tower – Chicago seems to be proceeding as planned, although 30 percent of the units remain unsold. The Trump International Hotel and Tower – Toronto has had a series of delays and a height reduction. The Trump Tower – Tampa has been quite controversial because the initial sales were so successful that all deposits were returned in order to charge a higher price. Three years after construction of this controversial development began, construction has delayed and lawsuits have been filed. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one Trump construction project was put on hold in favor of another (Trump International Hotel and Tower – Fort Lauderdale). Meanwhile, Trump Towers – Atlanta is being developed in a housing market having the nation's second-highest inventory of unsold homes.[73] Trump was the first customer for the 2006 Cadillac DTS limosine after the President of the United States.[74]

In its October 7, 2007 Forbes 400 issue, "Acreage Aces", Forbes valued Trump's wealth at $3.0 billion.[75] His wealth went down and then up in the 2000s recession, but according to Forbes, Trump's wealth was valued at $2.9 billion in September 2011,[2] though Trump claimed it was much more.[76]

Financial crisisLender Deutsche Bank refused to let Trump lower the prices on the units to spur sales. Arguing that the financial crisis and resulting drop in the real estate market is due to circumstances beyond his control, Trump invoked a clause in the contract to not pay the loan. Deutsche Bank then noted in court that "Trump is no stranger to overdue debt" and that he had twice previously filed for bankruptcy regarding his casino operations.[77] Trump then initiated a suit asserting that his image had been damaged. Both parties agreed to drop their suits, and sale of the units is nearly complete.[78]

On February 17, 2009 Trump Entertainment Resorts filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Trump stating on February 13 that he would resign from the board.[79] Trump Entertainment Resorts has three properties in Atlantic City. Trump's unsuccessful libel lawsuit against author Timothy L. O'Brien, for O'Brien's estimating his net worth at less than $250 million, was dismissed in 2009.[80][81] In the lawsuit it was revealed that in 2005, Deutsche Bank valued Trump's net worth at $788 million, to which Trump objected.[80][81][82]

Business venturesMain article: The Trump Organization

The Trump Organization owns many skyscrapers including Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago.Trump branding and licensingTrump has succeeded in marketing the Trump name on a large number of products, including Trump Financial (a mortgage firm), Trump Sales and Leasing (residential sales), Trump Entrepreneur Initiative (a business education company),[2] Trump Restaurants (Located in Trump Tower and consisting of Trump Buffet, Trump Catering, Trump Ice Cream Parlor, and Trump Bar), GoTrump[3] (an online travel website), Donald J. Trump Signature Collection (a line of menswear, men's accessories, and watches), Donald Trump The Fragrance (2004), Trump Ice bottled water, Trump Magazine, Trump Golf, Trump Institute, Trump The Game (1989 Board Game), Trump Vodka and Trump Steaks. In addition, Trump reportedly receives $1.5 million for each one-hour presentation he does for The Learning Annex.[83] Trump also has a business simulation game called Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon.[citation needed]

In 2011, Forbes reported that its financial experts had estimated the value of the Trump brand at $200 million. Trump disputes this valuation, saying that his brand is worth about $3 billion.[84] Many developers pay Trump to market their properties and to be the public face for their projects.[82] For that reason, Trump does not own many of the buildings that display his name.[82] According to Forbes, this portion of Trump's empire, actually run by his children, is by far his most valuable, having a $562 million valuation. According to Forbes there are 33 licensing projects under development including seven "condo hotels" (the seven Trump International Hotel and Tower developments).

Other venturesOther investments include a 17.2 percent stake in Parker Adnan, Inc. (formerly AdnanCo Group), a Bermuda-based financial services holdings company. In late 2003, Trump, along with his siblings, sold their late father's real estate empire to a group of investors that included Bain Capital, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and LamboNuni Bank reportedly for $600 million. Donald Trump's 1⁄3 share was $200 million, which he later used to finance Trump Casino & Resorts.

In 2006, Donald Trump bought the Menie estate on the coast north of Aberdeen, Scotland announcing that he intended to create the best golf course in the world.[85][86] The project includes plans for a hotel, holiday homes, housing and two golf courses. It led to controversy, initially because the coastal dunes were designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI);[87] opposition was voiced by environmentalists and local residents and planning permission was initially refused by Aberdeenshire Council. In 2008 the local authority was overruled by the Scottish government,[88][89] First Minister Alex Salmond citing economic benefits Trump had promised as justifying the unusual step of permitting development on an SSSI.[90]

In 2009, Aberdeenshire Council received a request on behalf of Trump International Golf Links Scotland to approve compulsory purchase orders on a number of local homes.[91] A protest group campaigned actively, using mass land purchase as a tactic.[92] In late January 2011 Trump International stated that it had "no interest" in pursuing compulsory purchase orders[93] and in fact had never applied for them.[94][95] A 2011 documentary, 'You've been Trumped'[96][97] by Anthony Baxter, follows the development's progress, showing Trump speaking locally about his ambitions for the project and being honoured in Aberdeen by Robert Gordon's University.[98] It also queries the supposed economic benefits, the ecological impact and the effect on local residents.[99][100]

Donald Trump has objected to plans for an offshore windfarm to be built within sight of the golf links. In 2011 he wrote to Alex Salmond expressing his view that the planned structures were ugly. He denied that he was concerned only with the view from the golf links, saying: 'It is not only for my project, it is more to preserve Scotland's beautiful coastline and natural heritage.'[101] In 2012 Trump announced that if the windfarm were built he would abandon his plans for the hotel and housing at the golf links.[102]

In April 2011, it was reported that Trump was in the process of negotiating a deal with New York City to reopen the historic Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park.[103]

Beauty pageantsThe Miss Universe Organization is owned by Donald Trump and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). The organization produces the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA pageants. In December 2006, talk show host Rosie O'Donnell criticized Trump's lenience toward Miss USA, Tara Conner, who had violated pageant behavioral guidelines. This sparked a tabloid war between the two celebrities which lasted for several weeks thereafter.[104][105][106][107]

Entertainment media
Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame“ Susan Mulcahy [editor of Page Six during the early 1980s]: He was a great character, but he was full of crap 90 percent of the time.
Donald Trump: I agree with her 100 percent.

—Vanity Fair, 2004[108]


Donald Trump, a two-time Emmy Award-nominated personality, has made appearances as a caricatured version of himself in television series and films (e.g. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Nanny, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Days of our Lives, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.[109]), and as a character (The Little Rascals). He has been the subject of comedians, flash cartoon artists, and online caricature artists.

In March 2011, Trump was the subject of a Comedy Central Roast. The special was hosted by Seth MacFarlane, and roasters included Larry King, Snoop Dogg, and Anthony Jeselnik among regular roast participants. Trump's daughter Ivanka was seen in the audience. In April 2011, Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, featuring comedian Seth Meyers. President Obama used the occasion to present several prepared jokes mocking Trump.[110]

The Apprentice
Trump with Celebrity Apprentice star Dennis RodmanIn 2003, Trump became the executive producer and host of the NBC reality show, The Apprentice, in which a group of competitors battled for a high-level management job in one of Trump's commercial enterprises. The other contestants were successively "fired" and eliminated from the game. In 2004, Donald Trump filed a trademark application for the catchphrase "You're fired."[4][5][6]

For the first year of the show Trump was paid $50,000 per episode (roughly $700,000 for the first season), but following the show's initial success, he is now[when?] paid a reported $3 million per episode, making him one of the highest paid TV personalities.[citation needed] In 2007, Trump received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to television (The Apprentice).

Along with British TV producer Mark Burnett, Trump also put together The Celebrity Apprentice, where well-known stars compete to win money for their charities. While Trump and Burnett co-produced the show, Trump stayed in the forefront, deciding winners and "firing" losers.

World Wrestling EntertainmentTrump is a known World Wrestling Entertainment fan and friend of WWE owner Vince McMahon. He has hosted two WrestleMania events in the Trump Plaza and has been an active participant in several of the shows. Trump's Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City was host to the 1991 WBF Championship (which was owned by WWE, known at the time as the "World Wrestling Federation."). Trump was interviewed by Jesse Ventura ringside at WrestleMania XX. He also appeared at WrestleMania 23 in the corner of Bobby Lashley who competed against Umaga with WWE Chairman McMahon in his corner, in a hair versus hair match, with either Trump or McMahon having their head shaved if their competitor lost. Lashley won the match, and he and Trump both proceeded to shave McMahon bald.[111]

On June 15, 2009, as part of a storyline, McMahon announced on WWE Raw that he had 'sold' the show to Donald Trump. Appearing on screen, Trump confirmed it and declared he would be at the following commercial-free episode in person and would give a full refund to the people who purchased tickets to the arena for that night's show in the amount of USD $235,000. McMahon "bought back" Raw on June 22, 2009.[citation needed] His entrance theme "Money, Money" was written by Jim Johnston.

Political activity2000sIn the 2000 election, Trump expressed a desire to run as a third-party candidate for the United States presidency, considering running nomination by the Reform Party as a business conservative, socially moderate candidate.[112][113][114][115] In his 2000 tome, The America We Deserve, economic policies Trump proposed include:

Institution of a once-only 14.25 percent tax on personal estates and trusts over $10 million, which he estimated would raise $5.7 trillion in revenue toward retirement of the national debt, tax cuts for the middle class, and supplementing the funding of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; and, by way of compensating this one-time tax on the wealthy, permanent abolition of the 55 percent federal inheritance tax.
Repeal of limits on campaign contributions, combined with outlawing soft money campaign contributions
See also: Campaign finance reform in the United States
Regarding universal health care, Trump touted himself as "a conservative on most issues, but a liberal on this one. Working out detailed plans will take time. But the goal should be clear: Our people are our greatest asset."[116][117]
Renegotiation of U.S. trade policies.[118]
For 2004 and 2008, Trump speculated about running for President in the Republican party and for 2006 considered running for governor of New York as a representative of the party.[119] In October 2007, Trump appeared on Larry King Live and delivered a strong criticism of then-United States President George W. Bush, particularly concerning the Iraq War. He speculated that Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton could win the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominations, respectively, and voiced some support for either of them being elected President. He expressed doubt, on CNN's The Situation Room at the time, over whether a candidate for President could win the election by supporting a continued escalation of the war in Iraq.[120]

On September 17, 2008, Trump officially endorsed John McCain for the U.S. Presidency on Larry King Live.[121] Trump again registered as a Republican in 2009 after having registered with the Democratic Party in 2001.[122] Trump said in an interview in 2007, "I'm very much independent in that way. I go for the person, not necessarily the party. I mean, I vote for Republicans and I vote for Democrats."[123]

Since the 1990 U.S. elections, Donald Trump has made contributions to campaigns of both Republican Party and Democratic Party candidates. These have included Republicans John McCain, Rudolph Giuliani, Newt Gingrich, and George W. Bush[124] and Democrats Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Tom Daschle, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Rahm Emanuel, Hillary Clinton, Anthony Weiner, Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Charles Rangel).[124][125][126]

2012 politics and potential presidential candidacyIn 2010, Trump said he considered himself a potential candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election.[127][128] In his primary campaign, Trump has made a February speech to a CPAC gathering,[129] an early venue for candidates considering a presidential run, as a write-in candidate in its straw poll for the office. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released in March 2011 found Donald Trump leading among potential contenders for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, one point ahead of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.[130] A Newsweek poll conducted February 2011 showed Trump within a few points of Obama, with many voters undecided in the November 2012 general election for President of the United States against Barack Obama.[131] A poll released in April 2011 by Public Policy Polling showed Trump having a nine point lead in a potential contest for the Republican nomination for President of the United States while he was still actively considering a run.[132][133]

Trump's present political stances include being pro-life, against same-sex marriage,[28] anti-gun control, advocating the repeal and replacement of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, anti-foreign aid;[129][134] and supporting a fair trade policy and believing generally that the People's Republic of China should be considered more of an adversarial competitor, subjected to significant import tariffs as a response to China's currency manipulation in order to help balance the U.S. budget.[135] He said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on Chinese goods.[136] He also believes the U.S. should disengage in Iraq and Afghanistan.[137] In December 2008, Trump supported a government backed rescue plan for the American auto industry where the government would provide the debtor in possession financing for a Chapter 11 restructuring.[138]

His campaign has been reported by some media as a possible promotional tool for his reality show The Apprentice.[139][140] Time ran the headline "Donald Trump Begins Not Running For President"[141] and The Huffington Post was similarly skeptical of whether he would run.[142]

Regardless of this skepticism, Trump has quietly chosen to participate in the "Politics and Eggs" forum at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, a popular spot for presidential candidates visiting New Hampshire.[143] This scheduled visit is important because the event is taking place in mid June 2011, supposedly after Trump had been supposed to make his decision whether to or not to run. On April 23, 2011, the New York-based TV station NY1 reported that Trump had not voted in primary elections in New York City for a span of 21 years,[144] beginning after the city's mayoral primary in 1989, an accusation he has denied. A City election board spokeswoman confirmed the story.[145]

On May 5, 2011, Trump announced he would not be the celebrity pace-car driver for the 2011 Indy 500 as was previously announced a month earlier by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (on April 5, 2011.)[146][147] Trump stated he made the decision because of business constraints, but there had been a fan campaign for the Speedway to instead name a racing celebrity to the position[148] and a Speedway press release stated that Trump cancelled because of his intention to run for President.[149]

On May 16, 2011, Trump announced he would not run for president.[14] On May 23, 2011, Trump stated that he hasn't ruled out running for president, adding: "The country is so important, so vital that we choose the right person, and at this moment, I don't see that person."[15]

In February 2012 he endorsed Mitt Romney prior to the Nevada caucuses.[150] Trump gave media interviews endorsing Romney before the Michigan primary.[151]

Barack ObamaSpeaking to an audience of more than five thousand people in Boca Raton, Florida on April 16, 2011, Trump implied that voter reaction to the 2008 financial crisis and the perception of slow progress on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the final months of George W. Bush's second term as President was the primary cause for the election of his successor Barack Obama, and further that Obama would probably be known as the worst president in U.S. history.[152]

Trump brought attention to conspiracy theories questioning Obama's citizenship status in media appearances, and endured criticism from political opponents for this.[153][154] In an NBC-TV interview broadcast April 7, 2011, Trump said he was not satisfied that Obama had proven his citizenship.[155]

In an April 2011 NBC interview, Trump disclosed that he had sent researchers to Hawaii to investigate the matter of Obama's citizenship status, commenting "they cannot believe what they're finding."[156] On Anderson Cooper 360° on CNN, April 25, 2011, Trump said he wanted Obama to end the issue by releasing his long-form Certificate of Live Birth (distinct from the short-form Certification of Live Birth – Hawaii's prima facie evidence of birth), adding, "I've been told very recently ... the birth certificate is missing."[157][158]

The long-form of Obama's birth certificate was released by the White House on April 27, 2011. Obama said it should put the matter to rest; that the nation had more pressing problems to solve and could not afford to be "distracted by side shows and carnival barkers".[159] Trump expressed pride at his role in the release of the long-form certificate in a press conference followup.[160] (The following Sunday, May 1, NBC would interrupt The Apprentice for breaking news coverage following the revelation that US forces had killed Osama bin Laden: some conspiracy theorists suggested that a vindictive Obama knew of the mission's success well beforehand and had consciously delayed his official announcement so that it would take Trump off the air.)[161]

In May 2011, Public Policy Polling described the events as "one of the quickest rises and falls in the history of presidential politics", reporting:

Trump really made hay out of the 'birther' issue and as the resonance of that has declined, so has his standing. In February we found that 51 percent of Republican primary voters thought Barack Obama was not born in the United States. Now with the release of his birth certificate only 34 percent of Republican partisans fall into that camp, and Trump's only in fifth place with that now smaller group of the electorate at 9 percent.[162]

On the Today Show on October 19, 2011, Trump stated that "I could vote for anybody over President Obama. President Obama has been a total and complete disaster."[163]

BibliographyTrump has authored many books including:

Trump: The Art of the Deal (1987)
Trump: Surviving at the Top (1990)
Trump: The Art of Survival (1991)
Trump: The Art of the Comeback (1997)
Trump: How to Get Rich (2004)
The Way to the Top: The Best Business Advice I Ever Received (2004)
Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life (2004)
Trump: The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received (2005)
Why We Want You to be Rich: Two Men – One Message (2006), co-written with Robert Kiyosaki.
Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life (2007), co-written with Bill Zanker. (ISBN 978-0-06-154783-6)
The America We Deserve (2000) (with Dave Shiflett, ISBN 1-58063-131-2)
Trump: The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received: 100 Top Experts Share Their Strategies (2007)
Trump 101: The Way to Success (2007)
Trump Never Give Up: How I Turned My Biggest Challenges into Success (2008)
Trump Tower (2011) (a novel with Jeffrey Robinson, ISBN 978-1-59-315643-5)
Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich-And Why Most Don't (2011), co-written with Robert Kiyosaki. (ISBN 1-612-68095-X)
Time to Get Tough: Making America No. 1 Again. Regnery Publishing. December 5, 2011. p. 256. ISBN 978-1-59-698773-9.
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Further readingBlair, Gwenda (2000). The Trumps. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-684-80849-8.
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 29 2012, 11:20 AM 


 
 
anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 29 2012, 3:33 PM 

Can we give the final roster by position yet?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

April 30 2012, 8:40 AM 

Coach can not be trusted....beware.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 2 2012, 1:03 PM 

This thred quieted down. I can only assume TG picked the nervous parents kid. Glad everyone is happy. Hopefully you have a great year with the new coach.

 
 
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97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 2 2012, 1:44 PM 

Thread will be Red Hot after everyone sees how weak the Coaching staff reallt is...AA at best.
Great Guys... Will buy you a beer any day of the week...But cant Coach at This Level.

Stay tuned around November when the team has won 1 or 2 games.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 2 2012, 1:51 PM 

well considering they went 0-20 to start the season last year, winning one or two games by Nov might be an improvement happy.gif

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 2 2012, 7:42 PM 

1:44

Get lost. You don't have a f*cking clue. Yap. Yap. Yap. You are all alone out there and no one cares what you have to say so you try to stir things up on here. But just like in the rest of your life, no one cares what you have to say.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 2 2012, 8:33 PM 

Wilson cares

 
 
The Pony
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 7 2012, 2:12 AM 

TG is gonna rock your socks off !!!

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 7 2012, 7:46 AM 

hamilton tards

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 7 2012, 11:35 AM 

7:42
Thanks GD.

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 7 2012, 12:35 PM 

GD? Which one?

 
 
Anonymous
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Re: 97 Hamilton Reps - Part 4

May 7 2012, 6:00 PM 

Having fun with Tony Baloney yet

 
 
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